Tag: security
New macOS malware chain could cause a major security headache – here’s what we know
Jamf reports North Korean actors using fake job ads and ClickFix tactics to target macOS users Victims are tricked into running curl commands in Terminal, installing FlexibleFerret backdoor malware The campaign, dubbed Contagious Interview, enables credential theft, file exfiltration, and system compromise North Korean state-sponsored threat actors are targeting macOS…
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Harvard University reveals data breach hitting alumni and donors
Harvard says Alumni Affairs and Development systems breached A voice phishing attack was to blame, the University says Personal data exposed, but no financial info or passwords were affected Harvard University has confirmed some of its systems were compromised in a recent cyberattack which saw personal data on past and…
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A new threat landscape is coming – this security firm CEO thinks nation-states will have weaponized quantum computers within the next five years
Hostile nations may soon exploit quantum computers to compromise existing encryption standards Current firewalls could require replacement to remain effective against quantum-enabled threats AI-integrated enterprise browsers increase exposure to attacks on corporate networks Palo Alto Networks has warned rapidly advancing technologies may soon render current security appliances insufficient. The security…
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Perplexity responds to Comet browser vulnerability claims, argues “fake news”
SquareX accused Perplexity’s Comet browser of exposing a hidden MCP API that could enable local command execution Perplexity rejected the claims as “entirely false,” stressing the API requires developer mode, user consent, and manual sideloading SquareX countered, saying Comet was silently updated after its proof‑of‑concept, and that external researchers replicated…
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WhatsApp security flaw lets experts scrape 3.5 billion user numbers – here’s what we know, and how to stay safe
WhatsApp has 3.5 billion active accounts exposed to metadata scraping risks globally Contact-discovery flaw allowed enumeration of phone numbers at a massive global scale Millions of encryption keys were reused across accounts, undermining security assumptions WhatsApp users may need to take extra steps to protect their account information following a…
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US FCC repeals cybersecurity rules aimed at preventing Salt Typhoon-esque attacks
The FCC is revoking cybersecurity regulations for telecoms companies These protections were introduced after network intrusion by Chinese threat actor Salt Typhoon The Trump administration is removing regulations across the industry The Republican-led Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to remove measures implemented in the wake of the Salt Typhoon…
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